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SecurityUnlike the firewall settings in Windows, the built-in firewall for Mac OS X is not enabled by default. If you’ve recently purchased a new Mac computer, then you will have to go in and turn on the firewall manually if you want that protection. The steps to do so are quite simple and user-friendly, but the first question is this: do you need to enable the firewall on your Mac?
The short answer is “yes.” Apple leaves the firewall disabled by default because it can cause issues with certain …
August 15, 2015 • 5 min read
SecurityIt goes without saying that the sleek, lightweight, and attractive design of the iPhones makes it an ideal smartphone choice for many. Unfortunately, those characteristics also make Apple’s flagship device both easy to lose and a target for theft. The small, light, and slippery design of the iPhone means that it can slip out of your pocket or bag without you immediately realizing it. And since iPhones are expensive, valuable assets, they tend to be the apple of many a potential thief’s eye (pun intended).
The good news is …
August 13, 2015 • 5 min read
SecurityIf you by chance haven’t updated to Mac OS X 10.10 just yet (e.g., the Yosemite operating system update that first became available last October), then you may want to hold off. According to a recent blog post by cyber security researcher Stefan Esser, Apple added a few features to the code of OS X 10.10 that have introduced some pretty serious vulnerabilities into the system. The issues, Esser noted, are present in both the current Yosemite release (OS X 10.10.4), as well as in the beta version of …
August 12, 2015 • 5 min read
SecuritySecurity Advisory update issued: 05/08/2015
MacKeeper has posted an advisory on their blog detailing the security issue and the steps they have taken in response. A new version of MacKeeper has been released to address the vulnerability, and MacKeeper users should update to the latest version as soon as possible. By default, MacKeeper automatically checks for updates, and users should click OK when prompted in order to install the update.
Original advisory follows:
Date issued: 05/07/2015
Risk: Critical (for users running MacKeeper)
A vulnerability has been discovered in MacKeeper, a utility program for OS X. …
May 7, 2015 • 4 min read
SecurityAnyone who’s used a Mac for any length of time knows that comfy, secure feeling you get when logging into OS X. It’s great. And best of all, it’s malware-free. Right?
Well, not exactly…
March 5, 2015 • 1 min read
SecurityMacScan User Guide
About MacScan
Installing MacScan
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MacScan Setup
MacScan Setup Assistant: Welcome
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Disabling Browser Sync
Disabling Chrome Sync for …
SecurityPrivacyScan User Guide
About PrivacyScan
Installing PrivacyScan
Reinstalling PrivacyScan
Purchasing PrivacyScan
Registering PrivacyScan
Updating PrivacyScan
PrivacyScan Setup
PrivacyScan Setup Assistant: Welcome
PrivacyScan Setup Assistant: File Cleaning
PrivacyScan Setup Assistant: Program Settings
PrivacyScan Setup Assistant: Individual App Settings
PrivacyScan Setup Assistant: Setup Complete
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Disabling Firefox Sync for Firefox
Disabling iCloud Sync for Safari
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PrivacyScan protects your online and offline privacy by shredding files that can be used to track …
December 11, 2014 • 16 min read
SecuritySecureMac has released a new version of their award winning PrivacyScan app, adding full privacy features and support for Apple’s new operating system Yosemite. It is available for download immediately from the Mac App Store and has a demo available at http://privacyscan.securemac.com/.
SecureMac has released a new version of their award winning privacy app, PrivacyScan 1.7. The latest version of the personal privacy application is optimized to work with Apple’s latest operating system Yosemite, adding features to securely wipe digital footprints left after using the computer and accessing the Internet. In …
October 29, 2014 • 3 min read
SecurityIt’s often easy to overlook the importance of online security, but when you consider the cost of cybercrime is estimated between $24 billion and $120 billion each year in the US alone, it really puts things into perspective.
The National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is an event backed by the Department of Homeland Security and is recognized every October. The cyber threats out there are very real, which is why NCSAM is now in its 10th consecutive year.
In the spirit of this initiative, here are 5 easy-to-implement tips to ensure your …
October 24, 2014 • 4 min read
SecurityAs the leading contenders in the web browser industry (such as Google’s Chrome, Apple’s Safari and Mozilla’s Firefox) began battling for the hearts and minds of the public, it was only a matter of time before they took advantage of the growing concern regarding online privacy. “Private browsing” was the solution that was offered to put our minds at ease.
This feature is known by different names depending on the browser you use, but whether it’s Incognito Mode, InPrivate Browsing, or Private Browsing Mode, we’re led to believe that we can …
September 24, 2014 • 5 min read
SecuritySecureMac has released PrivacyScan 1.6, the latest in privacy protection for Macs. It is available for download immediately from the Mac App Store and has a demo available at SecureMac.com.
SecureMac has released a new version of their award winning privacy app, PrivacyScan 1.6. The latest version of the personal privacy application is designed specifically for Mac OS X, adding features to securely wipe digital footprints left after using the computer and accessing the Internet. In this latest release, PrivacyScan adds improved compatibility with future versions of Mac OS X and …
September 11, 2014 • 3 min read
SecurityPrivacyScan has received rave reviews since the launch of the privacy app for Mac OS X. It helps users securely delete Internet files left behind and increase privacy. MacLife Magazine, the largest Apple-centric publication, has reviewed PrivacyScan, awarding the app with their prestigious 4-star approval.
“If you have any apps that may leave you exposed to prying eyes, PrivacyScan will hunt them down.” – MacLife Magazine (Issue: 6/14)
Read the full article now online for free – http://www.maclife.com/article/reviews/privacyscan_15_review
If you’re not already a PrivacyScan user, now is a perfect time to load the …
July 2, 2014 • 1 min read
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